billozz Loc: Birmingham, England

Tamron B003 18-270 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II Aspherical AF IF VC Lens for Canon

Tamron 18 - 270 mm F3.5-6.3 Di-II AF IF VC PZD Lens -1- Canon

can anyone tell me what the difference is in the to lens descriptions please, the only difference i can see is the "pzd" bit but not sure if the seller on the other one has just forgotten to put it in.
thanks
Bill

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

They are two completely different lenses. The B003 is the model number of the older model which is discontinued. The PZD (model number B008) is the newer and current version. It is a noticeably smaller and lighter lens with a filter size of 62mm. The older non PZD version is larger, heavier and has a 72mm filter size. The newer version has significantly better optics and has a PZD focus motor which is very quiet in use. What is he charging for the old version? The new PZD version can be bought brand new from B&H for $449 including the Tamron warranty.

I've attached links for both lenses on the Tamron website

B003 Discontinued Non PZD version:
http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_II_all_in_one/b003.html

B008 Current PZD version
http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_II_all_in_one/b008.html

billozz Loc: Birmingham, England

thanks for the answer he is asking £219 is that good in your opinion?

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

No.

The new version has a US price of $449 (£279)

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

The price in the UK will probably be significantly more than £279. UK prices are generally not a straight conversion of US prices. In one of my British photo magazines it's listed for sale at £349. However, the difference of £130 for the new warrantied version over the used, unwarrantied older version, is still a much better deal, IMHO, if the OP can afford the extra pounds.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

If you can afford it, I would go for a new warrantied copy of the current version at around £349. Its an all around better lens then the earlier version.

I see people trying the sell the used older version on eBay for between $350 and $400 USD, which is close to the price new for the updated version here. That is around £219 - £262. In my opinion the £219 it being offered for is too high. I would think something closer to £150-£160, or at most £175 would be more appropriate for this lens.